Panduit S100X160VAC P1 Laminated Vinyl Wire & Cable Label Cassette

Overview

The Panduit S100X160VAC is a thermal-transfer, self-laminating vinyl label cassette engineered specifically for wire and cable identification in structured cabling, control panels, and industrial wiring environments. Each cassette delivers 175 pre-cut labels at 25.4mm (1 inch) wide by 40.64mm long, packaged in a self-contained, smart-memory cartridge that drops directly into compatible Panduit P1 printers — the LS8E and LS8EQ — without manual sizing or template setup. If your crew is labeling runs of field-terminated cable or panel wiring where legibility and label longevity matter, the S100X160VAC is the cassette to stock.

The white print zone paired with a clear protective laminate is the defining feature here: you print your legend on the white base, then the cassette's overlaminate seals it, protecting the printed text from abrasion, moisture, and UV exposure that would lift or fade an unprotected label within months in a live equipment room or outdoor cabinet. This self-laminating construction is what separates a permanent identification solution from a temporary fix.

Key Features

• Self-Laminating Construction: The S100X160VAC wraps a clear vinyl overlaminate over the printed white legend zone — so the label you apply in a congested panel stays readable years later, even in environments with incidental moisture or cleaning chemicals. No separate laminating step required.
• 25.4mm (1 inch) Label Width: Sized for standard wire and cable marking applications, this width accommodates enough character height for clear text at normal reading distance without adding bulk to a cable bundle. Matches the width standard used across the P1 label family for consistent tool deployment across your install crews.
• 175 Labels Per Cassette: A single S100X160VAC cassette yields 175 labels — practical for a single job site pull or a smaller panel installation without carrying multiple cassettes. For larger projects, cassettes ship 10 per carton (carton quantity: 10), so bulk stocking is straightforward.
• Smart-Memory Cassette Design: The cassette integrates a memory chip that automatically communicates its format to the LS8E and LS8EQ printers — label dimensions load automatically on insertion, the printer recalls the last-used legend, and remaining label count is tracked live. This eliminates manual template selection and the label-wasted test prints that come with it.
• Vinyl Material: Vinyl construction gives the label base dimensional stability and flexibility needed to wrap cleanly around round cable jackets without lifting at the edges — a common failure point with paper or thin polyester labels applied to cylindrical surfaces.
• White Print Zone / Transparent Overlaminate: The dual-zone design (white base for print contrast, clear laminate for protection) produces high-contrast barcode and text output that survives in environments where labels are handled, wiped down, or exposed to light chemical contact.
• RoHS-Compliant Materials: Meets RoHS requirements — relevant if you are supplying or installing into facilities with environmental compliance mandates on installed materials, including EU-market equipment or LEED-certified builds.

Integration & Compatibility

The S100X160VAC is designed exclusively for the Panduit P1 printer platform and is confirmed compatible with the LS8E and LS8EQ portable label printers. The smart cassette interface is proprietary to the P1 platform — this cassette will not load into generic thermal-transfer printers or competing label printer systems. If your site has standardized on a different portable Panduit labeling printer family, verify cassette compatibility against your specific printer model before ordering.

For installations requiring a coordinated cable and wire identification system, the S100X160VAC pairs with other cassette formats across the P1 range to address different cable diameters, color codes, and print sizes from a single printer platform. The 1-cassette-per-package format allows per-project procurement without committing to full carton quantities, though the 10-per-carton pricing is more efficient for structured cabling projects with high label volume.

What's in the Box

• 1x Panduit S100X160VAC P1 laminated vinyl label cassette (175 labels, 25.4mm x 40.64mm, white/clear)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which printers is the S100X160VAC compatible with?

A: The S100X160VAC is confirmed compatible with the Panduit LS8E and LS8EQ P1 portable label printers. The smart-memory cassette interface is proprietary to the P1 platform.

Q: How many labels are in each S100X160VAC cassette?

A: Each cassette contains 175 pre-cut labels. The cassette ships one per package; carton quantity is 10 cassettes per carton for bulk orders.

Q: What are the label dimensions in the S100X160VAC?

A: Labels are 25.4mm (1 inch) wide by 40.64mm long. This size is optimized for wire and cable identification applications.

Q: Is the S100X160VAC RoHS compliant?

A: Yes, the S100X160VAC meets RoHS compliance requirements, making it suitable for use in facilities with environmental materials mandates.

Q: Does the S100X160VAC work with non-Panduit printers?

A: No. The smart-memory cassette interface is specific to the Panduit P1 printer platform (LS8E and LS8EQ). It is not compatible with generic thermal-transfer or competing label printer systems.

Q: What color is the label on the S100X160VAC?

A: The label features a white print zone with a transparent/clear protective overlaminate that covers and seals the printed legend after application.

Karl Wilson

The S100X160VAC is a cassette I keep in rotation specifically for control panel and field cable labeling where the label has to survive the environment, not just the installation day. The 175-label count per cassette and the smart-memory chip mean your tech inserts it and the LS8E or LS8EQ auto-loads the 25.4mm format — no fumbling with manual size entries mid-job when you're already elbow-deep in a panel.

Technical Highlights:

• Self-Laminating Vinyl: The clear overlaminate is applied as part of the label itself — no post-print laminating step. On a 25.4 x 40.64mm label wrapping around a cable jacket, that protection is what prevents the legend from abrasion-fading in a live rack or cabinet within 6–12 months.
• 175 Labels + 10/Carton: At 175 labels per cassette and 10 cassettes per carton, a full carton gives you 1,750 labeled terminations — enough for a mid-size structured cabling pull or a full control panel build without reordering mid-project.
• P1 Smart Memory Interface: The cassette chip tracks remaining label count live and recalls the last legend — this is the spec that actually saves time at scale. On a 500-port labeling job, eliminating re-entry of format settings across cassette swaps is measurable time savings per tech.

Deployment Considerations:

• This cassette is locked to the P1 platform — LS8E and LS8EQ only. If your site has a mixed fleet of Panduit printers from different generations or families, confirm platform compatibility before stocking. The smart-memory interface is not cross-compatible.
• The 40.64mm label length is fixed in this cassette format. If you're labeling very small-diameter wire bundles where wrap overlap is a concern, verify the circumference math for your cable diameter before committing to a full carton quantity.

For commercial AV, security, or data center cable plant labeling projects where the LS8E or LS8EQ is already the site standard, the S100X160VAC is the correct stock cassette — the self-laminating construction and auto-format memory make it the practical choice for any crew doing volume wire ID work.